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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spirituality: 17 of 102
Like the air on the wings of the sparrow It's oft times been said and I vow Great thoughts of our plans for tomorrow Are echoes of deeds as of now. More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) How to change the public perception of your job: 5 of 18
I work in a public high school as a custodian. I have found that as a general rule, people seem to think that what I do consists of emptying trash and sweeping floors. Many people, when they first meet me, talk to me as though they think I am retarded. They speak slowly to me and over explain whatever it is that they are requ... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Tips for keeping pigs as pets: 4 of 13
When we lived on a small hobby farm 34 years ago I accidentally acquired a pig as a pet. When our sow threw her pigs one of the little fellas was born misshapen. It looked like a caricature of an Arkansas razorback. Mama sow did not seem to like this little one and would not let it eat. Granddaddy, who was our mentor and chie... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 35 of 96
I always kept my family insured, because I felt it was my responsibility. When I was in the category known as "the working poor" I still carried a major medical policy that would pick up 80% of any needed hospitalization. Many times this was a severe financial hardship, and my insistence on paying this premium every month, ca... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Overlooked custodial work: 1 of 2
I have worked as a custodian in a public high school for the past 22 years. When I first started this job I truly was a valued member of the staff and the keeper of the keys. There was nowhere in the building that I did not have a key to. Whenever there was a problem I was the go to person. If there was a boiler problem, I to... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 35 of 66
I have always had a passion for gardening but very little time to indulge in anything other than vegetable gardening. Vegetables and herb gardening was critical since it determined whether we would have enough to eat through the winter or not. My husband would break the ground and help plant whatever we were growing at the ti... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Beagle: 10 of 15
Ole Jim, our tri color beagle came into our lives in an unusual way. First of all, I personally did not want any pets, but my son was begging for a dog, and his father thought he should have one. At the same time my brother in law had beagles that he used for hunting. These dogs were not pets, they lived outside in a communal... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 62 of 89
I am sharing this story out of gratitude for being fortunate enough to have been loved and protected by one of the smartest, bravest, loving, irritating, pain in the butt dogs that ever lived. Bubba first came into the family through my oldest daughter. Patti purchased him from a breeder using her rent money when he was 6 wee... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should elderly drivers have to undergo road tests to renew licenses?: 12 of 17
I believe that even though it may seen discriminatory to just select the elderly out of the population to undergo additional road testing it would be in the best interests of all to require it. I have personally known several older folks who had absolutely no business driving. My own father is no longer capable of driving sa... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Talking dogs: How dogs communicate in human-like ways: 15 of 20
I have had dogs all my life and I've always found that they understand far more than most people give them credit for, I have had collies, German Shepard's, Labradors, cocker spaniels, and a very expressive rotwieller. I am now the very lucky owner of a nearly 20 year old beagle and the mother of an almost year old Doberman, ... More..